Sacrifices In The Sicilian
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For chess players who believe that the sharpest openings demand the boldest decisions, Sacrifices in the Sicilian is an indispensable guide to one of the most tactically rich defences in the history of the game. D. N. L. Levy presents a comprehensive study of the sacrificial possibilities arising from the Sicilian Defence, analysing the daring material concessions that players can deploy to seize the initiative, unbalance positions, and launch devastating attacks against the opposing king. Drawn from the tradition that he who attacks has the advantage — as the great Lous-Charles Mahé de la Bourdonnais once proclaimed — this work instructs both club players and serious competitors on the precise moments when a piece or pawn sacrifice transforms a complex middlegame into a winning assault. Levy's analytical style is methodical yet accessible, breaking down intricate variations with clarity and practical insight that rewards study at every level. The Sicilian Defence, with its asymmetrical pawn structures and inherent dynamism, has long been the battleground of chess's greatest combatants, and this volume captures the essence of its fighting spirit. A true classic from the Batsford chess library, it remains a compelling read for anyone who wishes to understand not just the moves, but the psychology and courage behind the most electrifying sacrifices on the board — leaving the reader to wonder just how far boldness alone can carry a player.
Author: D. N. L. Levy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, B. T. Batsford Ltd London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For chess players who believe that the sharpest openings demand the boldest decisions, Sacrifices in the Sicilian is an indispensable guide to one of the most tactically rich defences in the history of the game. D. N. L. Levy presents a comprehensive study of the sacrificial possibilities arising from the Sicilian Defence, analysing the daring material concessions that players can deploy to seize the initiative, unbalance positions, and launch devastating attacks against the opposing king. Drawn from the tradition that he who attacks has the advantage — as the great Lous-Charles Mahé de la Bourdonnais once proclaimed — this work instructs both club players and serious competitors on the precise moments when a piece or pawn sacrifice transforms a complex middlegame into a winning assault. Levy's analytical style is methodical yet accessible, breaking down intricate variations with clarity and practical insight that rewards study at every level. The Sicilian Defence, with its asymmetrical pawn structures and inherent dynamism, has long been the battleground of chess's greatest combatants, and this volume captures the essence of its fighting spirit. A true classic from the Batsford chess library, it remains a compelling read for anyone who wishes to understand not just the moves, but the psychology and courage behind the most electrifying sacrifices on the board — leaving the reader to wonder just how far boldness alone can carry a player.